posted March 25, 2001 08:11 PM
I am sooooo mad that a job I did last summer has to be replaced this summer. I used nonyellowing sealer on a white MDO board and the white is awful looking this year. So, of course I will replaced it this year without them even asking. The sign looked like it was several years old and I was embarress when I saw it. What white paint should I use and what sealant? Has anyone had this problem?
posted March 25, 2001 09:44 PM
Cynthia... As much as they like to promote their products as "Non yellowing" "UV Resistant" "non Flaking" (whoever they are) IT JUST AINT TRUE...the best anyone can do is "Buy the best possible paint money can buy and put it on the best possible way known and you will never be have to appologize to anyone.Now someone is going to come it here and tout one product or another...but I'm telling you the truth (forget the clears)You'll be happier and so will your customers.
We have signs all over this town that are well over 5 years old,quite a few that are 10 years old and a few that are over that...NONE have been clear coated and NONE of them have flaked and NONE have turned yellow.
"Werks fer me it'll werk fer you"
------------------ Monte Jumper SIGNLanguage/Norman.Okla.
posted March 25, 2001 09:57 PM
Monte's correct. Get the BEST quality paint, and forget about clear-coating it. If the customer wants a clear coat added, let THEM do the damage...after you tell them a clear coat WILL NOT be necessary. That way, you'll never be held responsible and have to replace a sign at YOUR expense.
------------------ Ken Henry Henry & Henry Signs London, Ontario Canada (519) 439-1881 e-mail kjmlhenry@home.
Some days you get to be the dog....other days, you get to be the fire hydrant.
posted March 25, 2001 10:12 PM
Monte and Ken are right. I've had customers many times that wanted me to clearcoat the sign and I told them there is no need to. The paint I used will hold up great. I also tell them that if they apply one themselves, all bets are off. It's their problem then.
------------------ John Deaton III Deaton Design 109 N. Cumberland Ave.,Harlan, Ky. 40831 606-573-9101
posted March 26, 2001 10:14 AM
Thanks guys for the advice. By the way, Roger it was sprayed. It was on a starting line where the rubber and oil would be splashed on it and I was trying to add some extra protection. I learned my lesson. I don't think I will use it again.
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